Dracula's 'Twilight Years' on Stage Next Week at Martinez

Will the students survive the night in Dracula's castle? Will Dracula lose his castle to foreclosure?

The answers these and other questions will be answered Nov. 2, 4 and 5 during four performances of “Dracula: The Twilight Years” at A. Vito Martinez Middle School in Romeoville.

In the modern-day version of Dracula, the count’s castle is at risk of foreclosure. Students have stumbled upon the castle and are willing to pay for overnight accommodations. Dracula's not concerned about the bank, he's just excited that there is fresh blood in the castle.         

Directed by Michelle Tampa with assistance from Holly Switalski, the play will be staged at 7 p.m. on Both Nov. 2 and 4 as well as at 2 and 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 for adults, $3 for students with IDs, and $4 for students without IDs. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.

The cast, which will alternate productions, includes: Bill (Dracula’s Nephew)--Trey Harbert and Patrick Nowak; Joan (Trip Leader)--Gabrielle Suliga and Chloee Holm; Dracula--Adam Suliga and Essence Dildy; Moana (Housekeeper)--Briana Sanders and Jessica Wycha; Frau Wienerschnitzel--Aarykah Lee and Kimberly Lercher; Lois (maid)--Jordon Jandura and Marisa Wiezorek; Louise (maid)/ Gypsy 1—Rashana Norris and Maranda Wiezorek; and Lucy (maid)/Gypsy 2--Grecia Abacra and Eraj Shah.

Also: Jeff (teenager)--Justin Lessentine and Kevin Patterson; Heather (teenager)--Kyra Easley and Meleerah Diaz; Mindy (teenager)--Monika Bremer and Britany Robinson; Ryan (teenager)--    Anthony Franco and Jakub Fudala;

Lily (teenager)--Deshauna Norris and Terralynne Powe; Ken (teenager)--Patrick Miller and Russell McNab; Werewolf--Anthony Camis; Sybil (gypsy)--Abigail Isaguirre and Alyson Dreyer.